Undi Sarawak to proceed with judicial review application
KUCHING: Undi Sarawak was granted to proceed with its application for judicial review on the implementation of lowering the voting age. The said hearing is set to take place in the same venue on June 30 against the prime minister, government of Malaysia, and the Election Commission. “We believe that youth between the ages of […]
Electoral reforms for safer voting needed
KUCHING: Bandar Kuching MP Dr Kelvin Yii has urged the Election Commission (EC) to implement electoral reforms in order to provide a safer voting process before considering the next election is held. He said the EC had not only failed to implement Undi18 and the automatic voter registration (AVR) at the promised timeframe, but also […]
Tasik Biru rep urges EC to find alternative solution
KUCHING: The Election Committee (EC) should find alternative ways for the people to elect their representatives into the Sarawak Legislative Assembly (DUN). Tasik Biru assemblyman Datuk Henry Harry Jinep said this after the recent announcement by Health director-general Tan Sri Noor Hisham Abdullah expressing worry that should the Sarawak polls be held, it would spark […]
Implement Undi 18 as soon as possible
ASAJAYA: The Election Commission (EC) needs to address voter registration for those aged 18 as soon as possible, said Datuk Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah. The Sarawak Youth and Sports Minister said he was pleased with Parliament’s decision on Undi 18. At the same time, he expressed hope that the Undi 18 plan (lowering of voting […]
Youth seek to quash government’s decision to delay Undi 18
KUCHING: Five Sarawakian youth, representing the Undi Sarawak campaign, have filed for a judicial review at the Kuching High Court on Monday against the prime minister, the Malaysian government and the Election Commission (EC) to urge for the immediate lowering of the voting age from 21 to 18 before the coming state election. The five […]
NGOs submit memorandum to EC over UNDI 18 delay
PUTRAJAYA: A coalition of several non-governmental organisations (NGOs) today urged the government to expedite the implementation of automatic voter registration and Undi 18 (lowering of voting age to 18). Speaking to reporters after handing over a memorandum to the Election Commission (EC) regarding the implementation of Undi 18, Gerakan Belia 4B acting president Fahami Ashrof […]
Some angry, some don’t mind waiting
KUCHING: Many youth are unhappy that the Election Commission (EC) has postponed the implementation of the automatic voter registration (AVR) and the lowering of the voting age to 18 years old (Undi 18). To some, delaying the implementation of Undi 18 is like preventing them from voting in the coming elections. Others feel the delay […]
Undi18: Give time to EC
PENDANG: Election Commission (EC) should be given space and time on the implementation of automatic voter registration and Undi18 (lowering the voting age to 18), said Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department (Parliament and Law) Datuk Seri Takiyuddin Hassan. He said various procedures were involved before this matter could be implemented, including dealings with the […]
EC’s explanation on implementation delay unacceptable
KUCHING: Sarawak Patriots Association (SPA) secretary David Hii said the Election Commission’s (EC) explanation on its delay in the implementation of the automatic voter registration (AVR) and the lowering of the voting age to 18, was due the nationwide movement control order (MCO), is unacceptable. “We would like to remind the EC that the historic […]
Undi 18 delay causes consternation to various quarters
KUCHING: Undi Sarawak has expressed its grave disappointment over the announcement by the Election Commission (EC) to delay the implementation of Undi 18 and automatic voter registration. “Our team at Undi Sarawak has consistently advocated for youth participation in politics through political literacy and building leadership skills as part of preparation to be leaders of […]
